1. How do I download the Lumify app?

2. How do I install the Lumify application?

Lumify automatically installs once you have downloaded it to your smart device from the Google Play store. In rare cases, the security settings on your device may prevent Lumify from installing. If this occurs, please check your device's security settings or contact your local IT department for assistance.

3. Can I use the Lumify application with non-Lumify transducers?

No. The Lumify app works only with Lumify transducers. If you connect a non-Lumify transducer to your device, the Lumify app works in demo mode only.

4. How will I know when a Lumify application update is available?

You can configure your device to update apps individually or allow them to be updated automatically. If your Lumify-compatible device is configured to automatically update apps, the Lumify app updates automatically when an update is available, unless the update includes a permissions change. In that case, you are prompted to update the Lumify app. If your device is configured to update apps individually, you can obtain the latest Lumify update from the Google Play Store. For more information, search for "update apps" in Google Play Help.

5. Can I transfer my Lumify app to a new device?

Yes. Download and install the Lumify app from the Google Play Store onto your new device, connect your Lumify transducer, and then follow the easy registration steps. Lumify cannot transfer patient data between devices. You can save patient data from your previous device to a network share, local repository, DICOM server, or external storage.

6. Can I use any USB cable to connect my transducer to my device?

No. The Lumify transducer is a high-quality medical-grade product and requires a special cable to ensure that you achieve the highest quality performance from your Lumify system. We only guarantee that the Lumify system will perform to specifications when you use the Philips-approved Lumify cable with your transducer.

7. What happens if I use a smart device that is not on the compatible devices list?

We work hard to maintain a current list of compatible devices www.philips.com/lumify-compatible-devices. All of the devices on our compatibility list have been rigorously tested. We ask you to pick a device from this list to ensure complete compatibility

8. Which smart devices are compatible with Lumify?

9. How do I make sure that the data I store on my Lumify-compatible device is secure?

The Android operating system and each device manufacturer provides methods for securing the data on your device, such as data encryption and use of passwords for access. We highly recommend that you consult with your local IT Security department to ensure that your device is implemented in accordance with your specific security requirements.

10. Is the Lumify product HIPAA compliant?

The Lumify app integrates with your security policies and uses the communication protocols set up by your instutition. The Android operating system provides protective mechanisms such as password protection and encryption. The Android OS also provides an industry-standard mechanisms to protect data in transit through enterprise-level authentication and encryption.

11. How do I register my new Lumify product?

You must have internet access to register Lumify. First, connect your device to a wireless or cellular network. Next, connect your Lumify transducer to your device, and then follow the step-by-step instructions that appear in the Lumify app.

12. Can I connect my Lumify transducer to more than one device?

Yes. You can use a Lumify transducer on as many devices as you would like. You must register the transducer the first time you connect it to a new device. After initial registration, you can use the transducer without re-registering.

13. Why can’t I find the Lumify app on the Google Play store?

If you cannot locate the Lumify app on the Google Play Store, make sure that your device and Android OS meet the Lumify system requirements, and that you are visiting the Google Play Store from a country in which Lumify is available.

14. How do I configure my tablet for network connectivity?

See the documentation that accompanies your device for instructions on how to configure your device for wireless or cellular network connectivity.

15. How do I transfer images from my device to an external archive location?

You can export exams and images to a DICOM PACS, to a network share, or to a local repository. You can also e-mail images. Supported e-mail applications include Gmail, K-9 Mail, Yahoo, Outlook, and Inbox. For more information, see the Lumify User Manual at www.philips.com/lumify-manual.

16. How do I delete all patient information from my device?

To delete patient information from Lumify, select Settings and then select Reset Database in Patient Database. To delete all data from your device, reset your device. For instructions, see the documentation that accompanies your device.

17. Is it okay for me to update the OS on my device?

Yes. Philips actively tests compatibility with the Lumify app as new OS versions are released.

18. What should I use to clean my Lumify transducer?

See your Lumify User Manual for a list of approved cleaning and disinfecting solutions.

19. How can I clean and disinfect the device on which I use the Lumify app?

It is your responsibility to appropriately clean and disinfect your device in accordance with the device manufacturer's instructions and with your institution's policies for cleaning and disinfecting of medical devices. For more information, see the documentation that accompanies your device and your institution's policies for cleaning and disinfecting of medical devices.

20. How large is the Lumify App?

The Lumify App is very small -- approximately 30 MB in size, which is less than the size of a typical MP3 tune.

24. Can I move the focal zone by touching the screen and dragging?

No. Lumify automatically adjusts the number and position of focal zones based on the preset application, color box position, and depth.

25. Where can I find information about cleaning my transducers?

See the Transducer Care section of your Lumify User Manual for transducer care methods and for a list of approved cleaning and disinfecting solutions.

26. Does Lumify include Autoscan?

Yes. Autoscan, sometimes called Autogain or Live iScan, adjusts the gain of every line of every image in real time, and ensures that the overall brightness of the image is maintained. Autoscan eliminates the need for you to adjust TGC (time gain compensation).

27. Can I export PC format images from Lumify?

Yes. You can email the exam with the images in PC format, or export the images to a local directory from which you can connect your computer. For more information, see your Lumify User Manual.

28. Can I export DICOM format images from Lumify?

Yes. You can configure a DICOM destination and export to a DICOM PACS. Your IT department can provide the network information needed to configure the DICOM destination. For more information, see your Lumify User Manual.

29. How do I to configure Lumify for network connectivity?

For information about configuring your device for wireless networking, see the Lumify Ultrasound System User Manual www.philips.com/lumify-manual.

30. Why can’t I export exams to a DICOM PACS?

Try these troubleshooting tips:
• Make sure that your device has constant wireless or cellular network connectivity. For information about configuring your device for wireless or cellular networking, see the documentation that accompanies your device.
• Test the connection to the DICOM PACS: Select the export destination, and touch Test. For more information, see your Lumify User Manual.
• Work with your network administrator to make sure the DICOM Destination Settings in Lumify are correct. For more information, see your Lumify User Manual.

31. How do I capture an image in Mmode?

To capture an M-Mode image, freeze the image with the desired M-Mode trace and then touch Save Image. The image is added to the patient record as you see it on the screen.